Does anyone know where I could find the quality of this set but with the train whistle on the hub?
5512
I've played this game on a set with the train whistle and it was the most anoying thing you can imigine. It would be one thing if it just did a toot toot, but it toots, chuggs and make a racket for a full 30 seconds... which is a long time when being anoyed. We had to pull the batteries to make it stop. Buy this set and enjoy guiet. You'll be glad you did.
424954
For HO trains, Nickel Silver track (don't buy the cheap stuff), Nickel Silver Power Terminals about every 10" and Power Extension Wire.By using those items, my train has now run flawlessly for over four years. I love it. If you go cheap, you will not enjoy. I used Bachman, but there are others out there.
1262891
You might be able to get one direct from Lionel on their website. Or, search around on eBay. There's just about everything for sale on there. Your local hobby shop might be able to help, too.
1527832
I am honestly not sure! We only have the Thomas wooden tracks. I am sorry to not be of more help!
5739
There is a curved red corner piece that fits in place and acts as a guard rail and prevents the train from leaving the track. The set only came with one and it needs two to keep the train from leaving the track when it completes the track. It's a really cool set though.
1844331
The trains are solid wood and have a good weight to them. Not sure what type of wood because they are painted with nice detail. I bought two sets of these trains and are happy with them. My four year old grand kids play with these trains and show no wear.
597068
It is a very good quality set. The corners will get slight rust in the welds, but will hold up well. I use mine for a mobile business and it is very durable.
1234043
i noticed that also. the bell button doesn't work, but the whistle/horn does. the manual is misleading. it looks like it is specific to this train set, and describes the bell sound and dialog that happens when you press bell button. But it says on one page "the bell button will activate bell sounds on locomotives equipped with this feature." i dont think the engine in this set is equip with this feature, but it doesn't say that anywhere in the manual. i'm guessing the transformer has this capability with a different engine/tinder. i'll call Lionel to confirm.
716891
I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's Ferdinand?" "I need Ferdinand."
272144
I have the Thundering Rails Set. It has over 170 pieces. It does have a automatic dual crossing gate the arms lower as train approaches...but as for your question..no there are no bells or whistle train sounds. I am very satisfied with this set. It is a very nice set. Life-Like Trains suggest only ages 14 and above. I hope this has helped you. Jerry
870739
We never found any parts ,, we had to buy a whole new train and track... that's what happened to ours.. the train was fine but we broke the track.. very fragile.... but this was a good deal from this store so I didn't mind too much....(it was the same as what we had bought before only less money this time)
1145933
There's a chuffing sound that sounds when the train moves, you can turn this off via a switch in the drivers cab. There is also a steam noise that sounds constantly when the train is stationary. This cannot be turned off unless you unplug the track. The other sounds only work when buttons on the remote are pressed.
1421127
No this is more of a toddler set with big chunky plastic trains. Ive been trying to find the trackmaster tidmouth sheds too.
249503
You can get extra track on the playmobil website. Highly recommend this train.
962369
It's a really small set. It will work, but, my son was really disappointed. Wish we would of taken all the money we spent on all the different train sets and bought the Thomas set that sells for $400.
513358
I am also looking for a case. I bought my son one today but it doesn't fit the trackmaster trains, only the take and play. Did you have any luck finding one?
1315705
We bought Thomas and friends KNAPFORD Station with Thomas, Annie and Clarabelle included. It did not have the original box, however, I just looked at the ebay items and saw a boxed set exactly like ours. The box doesn't show "talking railway series", but the station master does talk as the trains pass by. They show talking bubbles on the box, and to the best of my recollection(it was a gift to my grandson) it does say what the bubbles say. You might look at the box on ebay and see if this is what you are looking for. This may be the only one that includes the 3 trains with it, so that sets it apart. Hope this helped!